What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at First Student?
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.
Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Why Choose First Student?
We are currently hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Fredonia and Dunkirk School District.
As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.
About Our Mechanic Position
- Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
- Completing work orders
- Assisting with mobile emergency services
Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
You Might Be a Fit for Our Mechanic Role If:
- You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
- You have 5 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
- You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don't worry, we will train you for this)
- You have a mechanic's tool set
- You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing
We encourage applications from candidates who:
- Do not have a college degree
- Have military experience
- Are returning to the workforce
- Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs
In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:
- Per Union contract, the wage is set at $27 per hour
- $7,500 sign-on bonus*
- ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained
- Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 PM full-time shift
- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
- State-of-the-art training programs
- Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $27 - $7,500
